Bobby Skidmarks Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: Never flown Jet2, but you're painting a picture for me here: Its either them or Ryanair at the times we want unfortunately. 3 minutes ago, heedthebaa said: You will be a popular lad whilst the other punters are waiting for you to board the coach at the airport and hotel, but you won’t be the first nor last to do it So it is possible? But a shitty thing to do? Meh, I can live with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bobby Skidmarks said: So it is possible? But a shitty thing to do? Meh, I can live with that. Probably a shitty thing to do but hey ho, this guy ken’s the craic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Bobby Skidmarks said: I've booked a villa in Portugal for a week in March, I was just about to book the flights through Jet2 when I clicked on their holiday bit by mistake, it turns out that booking a package holiday for those dates is cheaper than the flights and adding on the luggage/seats etc. My question is, can I book a package holiday then fly out and simply not turn up to the transfers/hotel etc and just turn up for the return flight? The answer to your question is - yes, you can do it. My additional answer is - you may be able to remove the transfers from the package later on in the booking journey (on the extras page), so you might even save a little bit more cash. Most Tour Operators have their packages split down into component parts, and you can pick'n'choose what you want to retain from transfers, in flight meals, booking your seat in advance, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 hours ago, Bobby Skidmarks said: I've booked a villa in Portugal for a week in March, I was just about to book the flights through Jet2 when I clicked on their holiday bit by mistake, it turns out that booking a package holiday for those dates is cheaper than the flights and adding on the luggage/seats etc. My question is, can I book a package holiday then fly out and simply not turn up to the transfers/hotel etc and just turn up for the return flight? I've done it before, not a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Flights and accommodation cheaper than flights alone is absolutely bizarre. I blame the Tories, religion, Brexit and the royal family. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I've booked a villa in Portugal for a week in March, I was just about to book the flights through Jet2 when I clicked on their holiday bit by mistake, it turns out that booking a package holiday for those dates is cheaper than the flights and adding on the luggage/seats etc. My question is, can I book a package holiday then fly out and simply not turn up to the transfers/hotel etc and just turn up for the return flight? If only you’d taken pieces to work every day you’d be chartering your own jet and not worrying about such meagre costs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, NJ2 said: If only you’d taken pieces to work every day you’d be chartering your own jet and not worrying about such meagre costs. I'd rather sit amongst the masses than eat DA Baracus' lasagne. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'd rather sit amongst the masses than eat DA Baracus' lasagne. You’re telling me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Flights and accommodation cheaper than flights alone is absolutely bizarre. I blame the Tories, religion, Brexit and the royal family. Earlier I was going to go for a standard 500ml bottle of Irn Bru for £1.35, but then saw the larger glass bottle variety below for £1. Ended up buying a 39p can of cream soda instead just out of sheer principle. If I did that daily then I'd save £350p/a, enough to have two £5 lunches a week. That's only three tins of soup at work kids. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Think they've stopped it now, but Subway used to do a BMT 6" sub for £3.50, or £3 if you got it with a drink. Or 3 day returns via Stena to Ireland were cheaper than a single. To the extent where we were going over for a week so I booked 2 sets of cheaper returns. There was something in the small print about their right to rinse you if you never show up for the return leg. For the first return we dinghied, I phoned them up and told them lies about a broken-down motor. Felt a bit guilty when the woman tried to arrange a tow-truck for me. For the 2nd return we dinghied, I didn't even bother phoning them, and we got away with it. #thuglife 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Perhaps one thing to watch out for with airlines is that sometimes if you don't turn up for one part then they may cancel a later one. I know folk who bought return flights to eg. London, took the train down due to last minute changes and went to get the return flight as originally planned, only to find they'd cancelled their seat due to an outbound no-show. I found myself booking a brand new flight going to Norway last year as it was cheaper than paying SAS's fees for changing flights. Phoned them up and told them I only wanted the return leg, and all was fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: Perhaps one thing to watch out for with airlines is that sometimes if you don't turn up for one part then they may cancel a later one. I know folk who bought return flights to eg. London, took the train down due to last minute changes and went to get the return flight as originally planned, only to find they'd cancelled their seat due to an outbound no-show. I found myself booking a brand new flight going to Norway last year as it was cheaper than paying SAS's fees for changing flights. Phoned them up and told them I only wanted the return leg, and all was fine. This is true, and common practice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Granny Danger said: Flights and accommodation cheaper than flights alone is absolutely bizarre. I blame the Tories, religion, Brexit and the royal family. Rangers have just released a statement blaming the Hibs fans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Where's WaffenThinMint? Hasn't posted in a while. It's starting to look like he finally met his match when trying to off one of P&B's finest. There's been a lot of talk on here lately about disposing of bodies too... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, BigFatTabbyDave said: Where's WaffenThinMint? Hasn't posted in a while. It's starting to look like he finally met his match when trying to off one of P&B's finest. There's been a lot of talk on here lately about disposing of bodies too... The landslide on a railway line was a total coincidence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Where's WaffenThinMint? Hasn't posted in a while. It's starting to look like he finally met his match when trying to off one of P&B's finest. There's been a lot of talk on here lately about disposing of bodies too... This looks suspiciously like a cover post. Presumably WTM is currently sat wearing Dave’s face while posting. RIP in peace BFTD. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 23/01/2018 at 15:40, Cardinal Richelieu said: Think they've stopped it now, but Subway used to do a BMT 6" sub for £3.50, or £3 if you got it with a drink. Or 3 day returns via Stena to Ireland were cheaper than a single. To the extent where we were going over for a week so I booked 2 sets of cheaper returns. There was something in the small print about their right to rinse you if you never show up for the return leg. For the first return we dinghied, I phoned them up and told them lies about a broken-down motor. Felt a bit guilty when the woman tried to arrange a tow-truck for me. For the 2nd return we dinghied, I didn't even bother phoning them, and we got away with it. #thuglife .. but now they know who you are. The next time you try to take the ferry, they will send in the heavy squad and take you away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Started using a vape last week to try and quit smoking (I know, I’m an arsehole), and I’m flying tomorrow. What’s the script? Do I need to empty the valve bit completely, and then put any of the wee bottles in a plastic bottle? I’ve had a read online, but it doesn’t specify if the vape needs to be completely liquid free or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Adam said: Started using a vape last week to try and quit smoking (I know, I’m an arsehole), and I’m flying tomorrow. What’s the script? Do I need to empty the valve bit completely, and then put any of the wee bottles in a plastic bottle? I’ve had a read online, but it doesn’t specify if the vape needs to be completely liquid free or not. Put everything in your bag of liquids, the shame and delay of getting picked out is not worth it. I have experience of this. Get some nicotine gum for the flight if you need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Adam said: Started using a vape last week to try and quit smoking (I know, I’m an arsehole), and I’m flying tomorrow. What’s the script? Do I need to empty the valve bit completely, and then put any of the wee bottles in a plastic bottle? I’ve had a read online, but it doesn’t specify if the vape needs to be completely liquid free or not. The wife gets through security no problem with hers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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